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[Kassaundra]

Definitely not healthy, they should be much darker and a uniform color, even the texture of that liver is bad, it should be smooth and even not spongy at all. I can't say what exactly is wrong w/ both organs, but they are not healthy at all. It could be from any source w/ the info you have right now, no way to pinpoint cause w/o histology report. It could be congenital isolated to this bird (or genetic relatives) it could be environmental (something they are getting into that isn't killing them but is assaulting the liver) or there are some fowl diseases that attack the organs. If it were me, I would take a wait and see for right now, but if another died suddenly w/o cause I would have a professional necropsy done w/ histology report.

 

[Kassaundra]

Oh and I don't think they are overly graphic pics, however I use the spoiler for all pics like those if I am not posting to the meat threads.

 

[kcw0525]

Definitely not healthy, they should be much darker and a uniform color, even the texture of that liver is bad, it should be smooth and even not spongy at all. I can't say what exactly is wrong w/ both organs, but they are not healthy at all. It could be from any source w/ the info you have right now, no way to pinpoint cause w/o histology report. It could be congenital isolated to this bird (or genetic relatives) it could be environmental (something they are getting into that isn't killing them but is assaulting the liver) or there are some fowl diseases that attack the organs. If it were me, I would take a wait and see for right now, but if another died suddenly w/o cause I would have a professional necropsy done w/ histology report.

Perfect! Thank you! We will definitely keep an eye out on the other ones. My husband and I have decided that we will also keep good records of our friend's chickens as well.

 

[BetsyOK]

Kass, I agree with the others that YOU need to see a doctor! We all care a lot about you and want you healthy!!

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Stopped by the Coweta Auction for a bit tonight- saw a few familiar faces! Coral was there, and Greg Myers, and Sarah Meirose. It was a small auction we didn't stay for the birds, the "stuff" before was going pretty high (I thought) for used equipment. There were only about 2 1/2 rows of birds, so I'll bet they are already wrapped up (it's 10:15 now).

 

[Kassaundra]

I took the camera out today, and finished up some clothes for the nakeds.

 

[Matt in Okla]

I hadn't been giving my girls grit but since they are in a tractor going where I'm pulling them they might not have been getting what they need so I made a homemade $0 grit container for them. I cut the top rolled edge of an old pvc pipe and tacked two bottle ends for caps then screwed it to the frame of the tractor. They really seem to be happy bout it since I done it. I thought they were getting enough but I think I was wrong.

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Good job Matt!

Great pictures Kass! LOVE that nekkid girl!!

 

[Jeansrie]

For those of you that grow fodder, where do you get your seeds?

 

[Poco Pollo]

Stopped by the Coweta Auction for a bit tonight- saw a few familiar faces! Coral was there, and Greg Myers, and Sarah Meirose. It was a small auction we didn't stay for the birds, the "stuff" before was going pretty high (I thought) for used equipment. There were only about 2 1/2 rows of birds, so I'll bet they are already wrapped up (it's 10:15 now).

Kelly - We missed you!!!!

MJ and Rebecca were great company. We need to have a party/gathering to celebrate Chickeny Goodness Day. It should be a national holiday.

There were some rigs with PVC pipe frames that rolled on casters. The cages had droppings trays, and each unit looked sturdy, but like Rinda said, they went high. I was glad to see them, as they gave me some good ideas for future projects. I did get a dozen plastic nest box liners. I'm going to wash them and run them through the dish washer to sterilize them.

I bought some Olive Egger and Buckeye chicks. They're cavorting in the porch brooder, and it looks like I got about 50/50 on males and females. I also bought a quad of juvenile Rhodebars. They are the most talkative breed I've ever had. The cockerel gave directions and critiqued my driving, and the pullets scolded him for being such a busy body.

Wish I could have stayed until the end, but grand babies were arriving seven hours earlier than originally scheduled, so I had to scoot.